Top Things to Do in Savonlinna, Finland - Savonlinna Attractions
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- UgurdStockholm, Sweden7,677 contributionsThis is one of the most photographed iconic places in Finland. I was happy to finally be able to explore it. it is special in that so much of the old medieval castle is preserved. There are round gun towers, outside passages on the walls and tricky stairs inside the walls. We took a guided tour in Swedish (there are other choices).Written 4 September 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jocke8 contributionsFantastic opera festival in a beautiful setting.
The operas are of very high quality and the service is out of this world.
I am wheel-chair bound and the personnel meets you outside the medieval castle and pushes, drags and almost carries you into the stands. After the opera the same again in reverse.
Everybody is friendly and this includes also the public.Written 21 July 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Orietta CMilan, Italy277 contributionsAfter the Gala of Scala Tournée in Savonlinna Opera Festival, they hosted us for a buffet in the Museum. Indeed joy and music invaded the calm and clean rooms of the Museum up to late night. But a few days later I came back, to see the Museum: not a big museum, of course, but really instructive. Here you may understand the work, the fights of people in this Region, to bear climate high demands, but also to help Nature to survive better, to make Men and Nature live together healthy. You may finally look at seals, but also share love for sports and, why not?, look the curious exhibition of Barbie hand made dressed with Finnish costumes!Written 22 September 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- PekkaPSavonlinna, Finland270 contributionsThere were a small violin concert last time we visited this church. Old wooden building sounds well. So well that the cover of accompanied piano must keep closed. That is why during quiet moments the ventilation noise was a bit harmful. Anyway, this beautiful, quiet place is worth of visiting any time it is open.Written 11 August 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Pippa65Kent, UK497 contributionsHaving booked my train tickets online, they did not arrive so had to get them at Helsinki station - very helpful VR staff. The day I travelled I finally got a reply to my email to VR customer service - a bit late!! you can order them early but if too early you only get an order confirmation, then have to get your tickets.
You change trains at Parikkala. Don't worry like I did! going north, you just get off the inter-city train and cross the platform to the regional train. On the way south, you get off the regional train and go down steps under a tunnel to the platform where the Helsinki inte-city arrives. Easy [even if carrying a heavy case!].
The opera experience is well worth the effort. Although there is very little to do in Savonlinna unless you like fishing, boating etc, it is OK for a couple of days. The atmosphere in the castle is wonderful and the performances magnificent. I particularly liked Kullervo sung at full tilt and lots of brass and timpani.
We had full sun and blue skies one minute and a tropical storm the next - go prepared for all weathers!Written 6 August 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Quest45247528300Riga, Latvia5 contributionsThe organconcert of midday gives you a good possibility for rest in the midst of all the rush dooing good for your mind.Written 9 June 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- mWriteHelsinki, Finland1,367 contributionsTypical Finnish Market. It has standard farmers product stands, berry stands and coffee stand. Highly recommend to take a break, have a cup of coffee and something sweet to eat. Try "Lörtsy" traditional pie from the area. It is slightly greasy and available in sweet and salty versions.
At summer area is full of life and winter much less, more sellers in the morning.Written 23 July 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - mWriteHelsinki, Finland1,367 contributionsDuring a guided tour at the castle, you will hear a story how a black ram saved the castle. Goats and rams were raised normally at castle for the food. There are two ram statues one inside and one outside (this).Written 23 July 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- mWriteHelsinki, Finland1,367 contributionsThe statue presents Finnish trinity of home (koti), religion(uskonto) and country(Isänmaa). They are painted on the rocks. Location is the pre-island before last bridge to Castle. You get good view of the castle from here.Written 23 July 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- niinan2Nurmijarvi, Finland1,595 contributionsIf you visit Olavinlinna castle and Riihisaari museum the also visit the steam schooner S/S Salama. It used to be a cargo and a passenger ship. It sank in the 1898 when another passenger ship hit it. It was raised in the 1971 and restoration work stared on 1972. There is also another ship, S/S Mikko, next to the S/S Salama.
S/S Mikko is also a wooden framed steam vessel built in 1914Written 2 June 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - B TLondon, UK1,216 contributionsThis is a war monument located next to the cathedral. I thought the statue was one of the ugliest I've ever seenWritten 10 May 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- AhKhemVaasa, Finland32 contributionsLoved going around this small island, you can see the boats and ships passing by from the island, a perfect place during summer evening for walk around or sit down on the rocks and have a picnic with friends and enjoy the sunset and view towards the town.Written 18 June 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Savonlinna
- The top attractions to visit in Savonlinna are:
- Olavinlinna Castle
- Opera Festival in Olavinlinna Fortress
- Savonlinna Provincial Museum
- Savonlinna Market Square
- Olavinlinnan Musta Pässi
- The best outdoor activities in Savonlinna according to Tripadvisor travellers are: See all outdoor activities in Savonlinna on Tripadvisor
- The most popular things to do in Savonlinna with children according to Tripadvisor travellers are:
- Olavinlinna Castle
- Savonlinna Provincial Museum
- Olavinlinnan Musta Pässi
- Savonlinna Market Square
- s/s Punkaharju